Zelenskyy awards Elon Musk Ukraine’s Order of Freedom for Starlink role

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy awarded Elon Musk the Order of Freedom, one of Ukraine’s highest honors, recognizing his role in protecting human life and strengthening ties with the United States. Starlink, provided by SpaceX, is a critical communications lifeline for Ukrainian forces and civilians following Russia's full-scale invasion. While this access enabled early successes in drone campaigns against Russian infrastructure, Musk's control over the technology presents both a crucial partnership and a potential vulnerability for Ukraine.